Mid-Life Crocus… 🌷

A Quiet Shift: Why I’m Changing Direction on YouTube If you’ve followed my YouTube channel for a while, you’ll know it started with a focus on morning pages, journaling, notebooks, and all things creative reflection. For me, it was honest and grounding — and it seemed to strike a chord with others, too. But lately, … Continue reading Mid-Life Crocus… 🌷

Less is More!

Improve your writing with this top tip! Read on or watch the video! This is one of the best pieces of writing advice I’ve ever been given. I was at my first science fiction convention. It was at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool in 1997. Chris Priest had advised me to go. He said these … Continue reading Less is More!

Morning Pages… *When* Pages?!

Read on, or watch the video! Someone asked me a question recently. Do I have to write morning pages as soon as I get up in the morning? Or can I have breakfast or something like that before doing it? My view is the longer you leave it, the less likely it is that you’re … Continue reading Morning Pages… *When* Pages?!

The DANGERS of Morning Pages!

Writer, beware! Writing morning pages is very popular. Many people get a lot from it, me included. There are lots of videos and articles about morning pages, and they are overwhelmingly positive. But there is something you need to be aware of when writing morning pages to help maintain good mental health. The advice when … Continue reading The DANGERS of Morning Pages!

Expressive writing …the reasons why, and the benefits

Read on, or watch the video! With our busy lives, and all the associated stresses and strains, taking the time to sit, examine our thoughts and feelings, and then write about them, can seem like an unjustifiable luxury. It can also feel a bit scary.But writing things down has proven therapeutic benefits. Talking is easier. … Continue reading Expressive writing …the reasons why, and the benefits

Three ways to MAXIMISE YOUR JOURNALING

Journaling is a hugely beneficial activity that offers an opportunity for reflection, self-expression and personal insight. Here’s my three tips for making the most of your journaling, and a challenge at the end… 1. Write for you Journals are personal things. People often write as if someone is looking over their shoulder. They worry, consciously … Continue reading Three ways to MAXIMISE YOUR JOURNALING

Writing to Focus the Lens – a TFW Ping 🔔

If it’s not written down it doesn’t exist You may have a manifesto, a plan or a strategy. There may be things you want to do. You might have a great idea for something that could change your life — or other people’s lives. Perhaps you have strong feelings about something. Or someone. Or maybe … Continue reading Writing to Focus the Lens – a TFW Ping 🔔